Chewy Butterscotch Oatmeal Bars are a delightful treat combining chewy textures and rich butterscotch flavors. These homemade bars are perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:24 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy. This is key for chewy butterscotch oatmeal bars.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and the butterscotch chips. Ensure the butterscotch chips are evenly distributed for the best chewy butterscotch oatmeal bars.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Avoid overbaking to maintain the chewy texture of your butterscotch oat squares.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This cooling step is important for easy cutting and to develop the chewy butterscotch oatmeal bar texture.
Notes
For extra chewy butterscotch oatmeal bars, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of instant oats.
You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch to your butterscotch oatmeal cookie bars.
Store leftover chewy oatmeal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.